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fascination
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Fascination
(gcide) | Fascination \Fas`ci*na"tion\, n. [L. fascinatio; cf. F.
fascination.]
1. The act of fascinating, bewitching, or enchanting;
enchantment; witchcraft; the exercise of a powerful or
irresistible influence on the affections or passions;
unseen, inexplicable influence.
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The Turks hang old rags . . . upon their fairest
horses, and other goodly creatures, to secure them
against fascination. --Waller.
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2. The state or condition of being fascinated.
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3. That which fascinates; a charm; a spell.
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There is a certain bewitchery or fascination in
words. --South.
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fascination
(wn) | fascination
n 1: the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or
terror) [syn: fascination, captivation]
2: a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
[syn: captivation, enchantment, enthrallment,
fascination]
3: the capacity to attract intense interest; "he held the
children spellbound with magic tricks and other fascinations" |
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Effascination
(gcide) | Effascination \Ef*fas`ci*na"tion\, n. [L. effascinatio.]
A charming; state of being bewitched or deluded. [Obs.]
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Fascination
(gcide) | Fascination \Fas`ci*na"tion\, n. [L. fascinatio; cf. F.
fascination.]
1. The act of fascinating, bewitching, or enchanting;
enchantment; witchcraft; the exercise of a powerful or
irresistible influence on the affections or passions;
unseen, inexplicable influence.
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The Turks hang old rags . . . upon their fairest
horses, and other goodly creatures, to secure them
against fascination. --Waller.
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2. The state or condition of being fascinated.
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3. That which fascinates; a charm; a spell.
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There is a certain bewitchery or fascination in
words. --South.
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